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Ministry of Power
PFC net profit rises 80% to Rs 2,085 crore for the quarter ended on 30th September 2020
Total income registers an increase of 15% to Rs. 9,232 Crores
Power Finance Corporation , India's leading NBFCfocused on the power sector and a PSU under Ministry of Power, for the quarter ended 30th September 2020, registered a growth of 80% in its standalone net profit to Rs 2085 crore and 14% growth in the loan assets as compared to the same period in FY20. The total income also registered an increase of 15% to Rs. 9,232 Crs.
Loan sanctions during the quarter rose 54% to Rs.50,119 crore from a year ago, disbursals in the same period stood at Rs.28,826 crore compared to Rs.18,366 crore a year ago.
On a consolidated level also, the group has performed well during the quarter ended 30th September 2020.
PFC Group recorded a net profit after tax of Rs.4,290 crore compared to Rs 2,497 crore in same quarter last year. The consolidated total income stood at Rs 18,171 crore for the quarter ended 30th September 2020 compared to Rs 15,538 crore in the same period last year, registering a growth of 17%.
Amidst the ongoing pandemic, PFC has been able to show a strong performance by leveraging its position as the leading lender in the power sector.
Ministry of Defence
MOD enhances Financial Powers of Vice Chiefs of Tri-Services by Five Times
The Ministry of Defence has delegated greater financial decision-making powers to Vice Chiefs of the three Services in order to expedite the decision making process involved in the revenue procurements of the Armed Forces. With the new delegation, the Vice Chiefs will be able to exercise financial powers upto five times more than the existing powers with an enhanced ceiling of Rs. 500 crores. This is likely to give another fillip to the capacity of the three Armed Forces.
Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman has taken this important decision to augment the arms and ammunition reserves of the Armed Forces to enhance their operational preparedness.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Raksha Mantri and Road Transport Ministers witnesses demonstration of DRDO Developed Fire Detection and Suppression System  for Passenger Buses
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari witnessed the demonstration of Fire Detection and Suppression System  developed by DRDO for Passenger Buses at DRDO Bhawan here today 09 Nov 2020. Demonstrations were given on Water Mist Based FDSS for Passenger Compartment and Aerosol Based FDSS for engine fire. They were also briefed about the various other programs and systems.
DRDO's Centre for Fire Explosive and Environment Safety , Delhi has developed the technology, which can detect the fire in passenger compartment in less than 30 sec and then suppresses it in 60 sec thereby reducing the risk to life and property to a significant extent. The FDSS for passenger compartment comprises of a water tank of 80 litre capacity, a 6.8 kg nitrogen cylinder pressurized to 200 bar installed at appropriate location in the bus and a network of tubing with 16 number of atomizers inside the passenger compartment. The FDSS for engine comprises of aerosol generator with which the fire suppression could be achieved within 5 sec of the system activation.
CFEES has unique competency in the areas of fire risk assessment, fire suppression using different extinguishing mediums, modelling and simulation. They have developed system for Battle tanks, ships and submarines. The active fire protection system has been developed by CFEES as a defence spin-off technology for providing a solution to the fire incidents in passenger buses. Although, the fire threat is present in all the vehicles, the highest concern emanates from special vehicles particularly the school buses and the sleeper coaches for long distance travel. As on date, only the engine fire is regulated for fire safety.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh appreciated the innovative accomplishment of the team of scientists.
Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari described the development of FDSS as a very significant step towards Bus Passenger Safety. He expressed satisfaction over the fact that fire safety has drawn attention of DRDO and said that it would be very important to take forward the development.
Secretary DDR&D & Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy congratulated DRDO scientists for the endeavour
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Highest ever recoveries registered in a single day; more than 36,000 patients discharged
Recoveries outnumber active COVID cases by more than 4 lakh
Recovery rate touches new high, nearly 64% today
Yesterday recorded the highest ever recoveries in a single day. 36,145 COVID-19 patients were cured and discharged in the last 24 hours. This has taken the total number of recovered cases to 8,85,576. The recovery rate has achieved another high of fast approaching 64%. It stands at 63.92% today. This means more patients are recovering thus maintaining the steadily widening difference between recovered and active COVID-19 patients. This gap has crossed 4 lakh and currently stands at 4,17,694. Recovered cases are 1.89 times the active cases .
The Union government has advised all State/UT governments to keep up with and effectively implement the strategy of “Test, Track and Treat”. For the first time a record number of more than 4,40,000 tests have been conducted in a single day. With 4,42,263 samples tested in the last 24 hours, the number of Test Per Million  has further increased to 11,805 and cumulative testing to 1,62,91,331. For the first time, Government labs have set a new record of testing 3,62,153 samples. The private labs have also scaled a new high of 79,878 samples tested in a single day.
The aggressive testing along with ramped up hospital infrastructure by combining public and private sector efforts has enabled early identification and prompt triaging of COVID-19 patients leading to lower fatalities. As a result, the Case Fatality Rate is progressively falling and currently, it is 2.31%. India has one of the lowest fatality rates in the world.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
DEPwD Organises a ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for Distribution of Aids and Assistive Devices to ‘Divyangjan’ in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Aids and Assistive Devices Worth of Rs.1.48 crore Will Be Distributed Free of Cost to 1705 Divyangjan
A ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ under the ADIP Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India will be organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  in association with ALIMCO and District Administration Thanjavur Today at Cauvery Kalyana Mandapam in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu.
A total of 3270 aids and assistive devices worth of Rs.1.48 crore will be distributed free of cost to 1705 Divyangjan at Block/Panchayat level by following the SOP prepared by the Department in view of COVID-19 Pandemic.
The inaugural function to be held Today at 11.00 AM will be attended by Shri A. Narayanaswamy, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India. Dr. L Murugan, Hon’ble Union Minister for State of Ministry of Fisheries, Animal, Husbandry and Dairying and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India will be the Guest of Honour and Shri. S.S.Palani Manickam, Member of Parliament, Thanjavur shall also be present.
Senior officers from ALIMCO and District Administration will also be present during the function.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Strengthening Nari Shakti of North East Regional for A Sustainable Livelihood Implemented by Nercrms, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region .
Rice is one of the most cultivated grain crops in India; it is also the staple diet of a major part of the North East. The traditional hand method of cultivation and harvesting is still practiced. They range from low-lying lake areas to sloppy land of high hills in different rice growing seasons by adopting their age-old indigenous rice growing methods and practices for their food and livelihood.
Smt. Arjun Pudi Chakma, D/o of Shri Chitra Bahu Chakma, Ujebong NaRMG, Village Jyotsnapur II, Diyun, Arunachal Pradesh. Due to family issues became homeless. The economic status of the family was inseparable. Without any hope for a better life, her life was in jeopardy. After one month, her relatives helped her build a small house.
Being a single mother and the sole breadwinner, she has endured a lot of hardship to support her family. She started working as a daily wage, earning a meagre amount of Rs 100/- or Rs 150/-only per day. With such an acute amount of money, she was unable to take care of her family's basic needs.
When NERCRMS came to light in the village in the year 2018, all the NaRMG members from Ujebong NaRMG agreed to support her with a rice mill  under NERCRMS activity at a cost of Rs. 38000/-.
Her monthly income from the rice mill is Rs 6,000/-per month. She supports her two daughters for their schooling and family livelihood. She now has a decent standard of living and is continuously looking for ways to expand her business.
Prime Minister's Office
PM interacts with recipients of Nari Shakti Puraskar
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today met and interacted with the recipients of the Nari Shakti Puraskar.
The Prime Minister congratulated the award winners for their achievements. He said their work is an inspiration for others, and exhorted them to go even further in their respective fields.
Referring to the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the Prime Minister said that its success is attributable in large measure, to the fact that women have given importance to it. Mentioning the recently concluded Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, the Prime Minister said that this time, it has been the subject of discussion, because of the high standards of cleanliness and sanitation. He added that Swachhta has now become a public movement.
The Prime Minister said that the next step in this movement of Swachhta, should be conversion of waste to wealth.
The Prime Minister touched upon the issues of tackling malnutrition, and vaccinations for children through Mission Indradhanush. He said that in both these areas, women have a key role to play in ensuring success.
Smt. Maneka Gandhi, Minister for Women and Child Development, was present on the occasion.
Prime Minister's Office
Telephone conversation between PM and President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Dr Ashraf Ghani had a telephonic conversation today. Both leaders exchanged greetings on the joyous festival of Eid – ul – Adha.
President Ghani thanked Prime Minister Modi for timely supply of food and medical assistance to meet Afghan requirement. Prime Minister reiterated India's commitment to the people of Afghanistan in their quest for a peaceful, prosperous and inclusive Afghanistan. The two leaders also exchanged views on the evolving security situation in the region and other areas of mutual bilateral interest.
Ministry of Tourism
Union Minister for Tourism & Culture  Shri Prahlad Singh Patel meets Minister for Tourism of Greece,Mr. Harry Theoharistoday in New Delhi
Taking forward the tourism cooperation between the two countries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister for Tourism & Culture  met Mr. Harry Theoharis, Minister for Tourism of Greece today in New Delhi.
During the meeting Shri Prahlad Singh Patel emphasized on the ancient and glorious civilizations, monuments, artefacts, legacy and rich cultural heritage of both the countries. Discussions were held to explore possibilities of cooperation between India and Greece in the field of information, sharing of experience and know how, destination management, Beach & MICE Tourism, human resource development and investment in the hospitality and tourism infrastructure sector. Cooperation in the field of conservation of cultural heritage and air connectivity between the two countries was also discussed.
Both the sides were in agreement that these measures would promote and develop tourism between India and Greece.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Benefit of BBBP scheme to Daughters of Poor Women
The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao  Scheme aims to address the critical issue of declining Child Sex Ratio . The specific objectives of the scheme are:
- prevent gender biased sex selective elimination
- ensure survival and protection of the girl child
- ensure education and participation of the girl child through coordinated and convergent efforts.
Out of 640 districts , 405 districts are selected under Multi-sectoral intervention and advocacy & media campaign, while remaining 235 districts are covered under advocacy & media campaign only.
BBBP scheme has provision for awards and recognitions but no provision for direct individual cash transfer for any strata of society including daughters of poor women. It is not a DBT  scheme. Under the scheme, combined data of urban and rural areas are considered for the Sex Ratio at Birth .
The latest reports of Health Management Information System  of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare  for the time period between F.Y. 2015-16 and F.Y. 2018-19, reveal that SRB is showing improving trends from 923 to 931, which include urban areas as well as rural areas of the country.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM interacts with Indian Community in Tokyo, Japan
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today interacted with the Indian Community in Tokyo. During his address, Prime Minister highlighted several aspects of India – Japan partnership.
Shri Modi thanked the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Japanese people for the warm hospitality and reception accorded to him. He also extended warm Diwali greetings to the Indian community in Japan.
Terming the Indian community as ambassadors of India in Japan, Prime Minister urged them to invest in India and to maintain cultural ties with the motherland.
Highlighting the achievements of the Government in the last four years, Prime Minister said that India is continuously working with the spirit of Indian Solutions- Global Applications.He said that India’s model of financial inclusion, especially JAM trinity and digital transaction model, is now appreciated all over the world.
Prime Minister highlighted India’s hugely successful space program and robust digital infrastructure being built in India. He said that ‘Make in India’ program is making India a Global Hub for Electronics and Automobile Manufacturing.
Prime Ministeremphasizedon the Japanese contribution in creating smart infrastructure for building a ‘New India’. He urged the Indian community to strive hard to continuously improve the relations between India and Japan.
The Prime Minister is on a two-day tour to Japan.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
200.91 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
29,12,855 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,48,881
Active cases stand at 0.34%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.46%
18,294 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,31,50,434
21,566 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
87.11 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 5,07,360 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
MSP operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020- 21
Paddy purchase shows an increase of 25.28% over last year
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes, as was done in previous seasons.
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Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal with purchase of over 445.86 LMTs of paddy up to 24.12.2020 against the last year corresponding purchase of 355.87 LMT showing an increase of 25.28 % over last year. Out of the total purchase of 445.86 LMT, Punjab alone has contributed 202.77 LMT which is 45.48% of total procurement.
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About 54.78 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs 84178.81 Crore.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 51.66 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme . Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuringagencies.
Upto 24.12.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 226258.29 MT of Moong, Urad, Groundnut Pods and Soybean having MSP value of Rs. 1211.46 Crores benefitting 123019 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 Crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu upto 24.12.2020 as against the last year corresponding purchase of 293.34 MT of copra. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
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Procurement operations of seed cotton  under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. Till 24.12.2020 a quantity of 6727155 cotton bales valuing Rs.19688.35 Crore has been procured benefitting 1309942 farmers.
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Ministry of Power
3rd India – UK Energy for Growth Partnership – Ministerial Energy Dialogue
Both sides to set in motion concrete action plans for driving clean energy transition in Power Sector
Press Information Bureau
The 3rd India – UK Energy for Growth Partnership – Ministerial Energy Dialogue was co-chaired by Union Minister for Power and New &Renewable Energy, Shri R.K. Singh from the Indian side and the Rt Hon KwasiKwarteng MP, Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy  from the UK side. The dialogue was held last evening virtually.
Energy Transition was a major area of discussion in the dialogue and the Energy Ministers spoke in detail on the ongoing Energy Transition activities in their respective countries with focus on renewables, including solar, offshore wind, storage, EVs, alternative fuels, etc
The UK side presented a detailed summary of the significant ongoing work and thepast work done in the last two years under the umbrella of bilateral cooperation which was appreciated and endorsed by both the sides.
The dignitaries welcomed the Roadmap 2030 for India-UK future relations launched by both the Prime Ministers during India-UK Virtual Summit on 4th May 2021 and identified various future areas of collaboration in line with the Roadmap 2030.
The sides deliberated and agreed on a Forward Action Plan on Power and Clean Transport, Renewables, Green Finance and Clean Energy Researchas part of the roadmap 2030, covering a range of topics including smart grids, energy storage, green hydrogen, charging infrastructure, battery storage and need of mobilizing investments in renewable energy along with other proposals under multilateral collaboration.
The dialogue concluded with both sides underlining the importance of international cooperation insecuring affordable and sustainable energy for the worldwhile setting in motion, concrete action plans for driving the clean energy transition in Power Sector.Union Minister for Power and NRE specifically detailed ambitious targets in areas such as green hydrogen, storage, offshore wind and electricity market. He further hoped that the One Sun One World One Grid  initiative launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister could act as a promising alternative to support the RE integration in the grid.
Ministry of Defence
Appeal to Public for contributing to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund
All citizens of India are requested to contribute generously to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund  and connect with the cause of war-widows, Ex-Service Men , wards of the martyrs in solidarity with our soldiers and their next of kin or dependents. Contributions to AFFDF are exempt from Income Tax under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act,1961.
The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence has been working for the welfare and rehabilitation of war widows, wards of martyred soldiers and Ex-Servicemen , including disabled ones by providing financial assistance for their identified personal needs such as penury grant, children’s education grant, funeral grant, medical grant and orphan/disabled children grant. This financial assistance is provided out of the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund  for which contributions are received from the general public on the Armed Forces Flag Day  which is celebrated on 7th December every year.
Concerted efforts and generosity are needed to increase the contributions to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund to meet the growing requirements of financial assistance for our ex-servicemen, their wards and war-widows. Contributions can be made to the AFFD Fund by cheque/DD/NEFT/RTGS drawn in the following banks Accounts:
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Punjab National Bank
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ICICI Bank
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